Credit Union Performance Extends Beyond The Balance Sheet
A look at how broad economic trends are impacting the bottom line at credit unions.
A look at how broad economic trends are impacting the bottom line at credit unions.
Will it be the D-Backs or Rangers in this year’s Fall Classic? Callahan’s credit union data could have the answer.
Surging interest rates historically have dampened homebuyer enthusiasm, but housing supply also is playing a role in today’s originations.
Increased pessimism — and credit card balances — present credit unions with the opportunity to help members improve their financial wellbeing.
Cooperatives would do well to educate and support their members through budgeting and savings plans to foster financial stability throughout the community.
Strong certificate demand and higher cost of funds boosted annual dividends per member to $153 in the second quarter. What’s happening in other member engagement metrics?
Real estate and consumer originations are down substantially from recent record-setting levels; but pipelines remain fuller than pre-pandemic levels.
Rising expenses caused members to pay more in non-sufficient funds and overdraft fees in the second quarter, but it varies by region.
Credit unions added high-yielding loans to their balance sheets during the second quarter; however, higher funding costs offset some of these gains.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.

Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.

Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.

Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.

A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.

Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.

MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.

Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.

The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.

Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
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